Trends

There are a lot of pretty ways to design around your kitchen stove vent. You can make it the focal point of your kitchen with statement metal or decorative wood, let it blend with an under cabinet vent, or even leave the metal chimney exposed for a clean industrial look. We love all these looks in the right kitchen, but a look we are loving for 2018 is a custom minimalist hood. A simple box frame of drywall or plaster with little or no decorative trim looks clean and fresh. It works with lots of different styles. It serves as a perfect simple counterpoint to open shelves displaying beautiful dishes or art, and it keeps the focus on statement marble, a pretty tiled backsplash, or colored cabinetry. Today we have a beautiful roundup showing you why this is a look to love.

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Pinterest is such a great source for inspiration. For interiors of course, but also for fashion, fitness, and food. Each year, Pinterest predicts 100 trends for the year based on user data. The ideas are fun to consider because they are not just the trends that the experts in each field want to see more of, but are instead the most popular ideas that Pinners are looking in to. Here are ten of those Pinterest trend ideas that caught our eye.

Old School Jeans

We are loving the resurgence of old school jeans,100% cotton and light blue, but in a more flattering fit. So keep your dark, stretch, skinnys for days when you need your most flattering pair, but consider going retro for a cool new wardrobe update. When new style ideas catch our eye, we pin here.

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Everything Pom Pom

If you’ve followed me for long, the look of a Pom Pom blanket won’t be new to you. But if you haven’t yet seen this favorite accessory, you have to take a look. Full of beautiful texture and artisan craftsmanship, these Moroccan blankets add a touch of global interest to your design.

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Gut Health and Immunity Boosters

It’s a new year and perfect time to make a fresh start with your health. Pinterest reports a surge of Pinners interested in Gut and Immunity Health. Try this Spirulina and Golden Glow Smoothie Blend with immunity boosting turmeric. It’s awesome. More smoothies and delish eats here.

Patterned Plants

Your plants can be an important part of your design. Pinners are looking for plants that add pattern and texture to their space. How pretty is this Prayer Plant? Also consider the Succulent Zebra Plant or a Calathea.

Bone Inlay

Bone inlay is trending and it’s not surprising. I used a bone inlay chest in the entry of our Calle Tamara Project and it makes such a beautiful statement. Layer a few bone inlay accessories into your space for a style update.

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Mixed Metals

We can’t get enough of this kitchen and part of it is the perfect mix of metals. The three layers of different metals keeps things interesting. We also shared this trend as one to keep in 5 Design Trends Here to Stay in 2018.

Love seeing which Pinterest trends we are already aware of and new ideas we hadn’t before considered. We are always searching for new inspirations. See what we are finding and follow along with me here.

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Mixing up the wood tones of your finishes and furniture creates a cool effortless vibe in your space. It feels more organic, less perfectly planned. It adds layers of depth and interest while making it easy for your style to evolve as you find furniture and styling pieces you love no matter the wood tone. Today we are showing ten examples of why mixed wood tones is a trend to embrace and how to make the look work.

The wood mixing in our Vidriosa Project Kitchen is subtle, but the play between light and medium tone woods keeps the white kitchen interesting. A move toward medium wood tones is another trend we’re seeing. If you missed it, read about it here.

This neutral living room is amazing because it plays not only with wood tone, but texture. Love the rough beams with the woven chair and polished side tables. Oh and the coffee table makes a statement on its own.

Don’t make the mistake of thinking your wooden nightstands need to match the wood of your bed. Look how pretty this dark bed frame is in contrast to the white-washed nightstands and light oak floors. Against all your neutrals, keep things interesting by adding a pop of color or metallic shine like Godbold does in this serene bedroom.

Mixing woods does not mean your space has to stay neutral. MIxed woods look beautiful in this space even with the colored cabinets and bold rug. You can be sure your mixed wood feel intentional by sticking to two tones. The dark wood is carried from the island to the open shelving, while the light tone of the wood floor is picked up in the barstool.

If you like the idea of mixing your wood tones, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the look. You can simply add some styling accessories. The furniture and finishes in this fresh kitchen stay light, but medium and dark tone wood vases and spoons add depth. Styling with layered cutting boards is another way to play with wood tones in the kitchen.

The color variations in this reclaimed wood makes such a pretty statement. With so much rustic color and pattern going on in the ceiling and doors, Kate Lester nails it by keeping the styling simple and refined.

A beautiful example of The New Traditional (if you missed it, read about this trend here). A bright clean interior with light wide-plank floors is styled with darker toned traditional furniture for a fresh polished look.

In our Heber House Master Bedroom we layered several wood tones–light beams, dark bed, a dark antiqued wood bench and white-washed nightstands–and then chose a mirror that ties them all together.

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Mixing up your wood tones helps your space feel updated and collected. It allows you to layer your home with older purchases, new finds, and family heirlooms. Just keep in mind some of the ideas above so that your wood mixing feels pretty and intentional.

We’ve shared patterned tile looks before (Elements of the Modern Farmhouse, Patterned Bathrooms, Favorite Laundry Room Tiles, or here in my SC Cove Project), but we keep seeing it used in beautiful new spaces. We decided that we had to include it in our 2018 list of trends. Whether used on the floor, in a shower, or as a kitchen backsplash, patterned tile adds warmth and Old World character to any room. Today we have a round up of seven fresh spaces that prove patterned tile is a look to keep.

Interiors have definitely been swinging back toward traditional design in the last year. We aren’t ready to give up bright airy interiors and clean lines, but are loving the collected look of mixing in a bit of old tradition into a more modern aesthetic. It’s The New Traditional. It takes clean modern lines and a light airy foundation and adds the curated look of traditional wallpaper, statement furniture pieces, and patterned accessories. The blend creates a lived-in feel without compromising what we love about modern simplicity. Take a look at these trending traditional design ideas and see how to layer them into your existing decor to create a fresh update for the new year.

A Traditional Statement Furniture Piece

The curved lines, intricate details, and dark woods of traditional furniture makes a beautiful accent to the straight-lines, white linens, and light woods we’ve been using. The contrast in shape and color creates an unexpected modern mix. Anthropologie’s Custom Furniture has some beautiful options, or add in a family antique.

Chinoiserie

Asian motifs on ceramics, textiles, and wall coverings are big in traditional design. They also make a pretty statement in any space. Add a blue and white ceramic, a lacquered Chippendale chair, printed wallpaper, or a piece of art with a Chinese theme.

The New Traditional is a house evolving, blending old and new for a lived-in layered look. It’s also a look that is an easy update. Keep the clean bright foundation you already have, and simply layer in an idea or two from above to create a new look for your space. If you’re new to our Design Trends of 2018 series, be sure to read up on Design Trends to Stay, Flat Front Cabinetry, Two Toned Kitchens, and Reclaimed Kitchen Islands. We’re sharing another design trend later in the week, so be sure to check back.